Winnebago’s (WGO) Q4 Earnings Meet Estimates, Rise Y/Y

Winnebago Industries, Inc.WGO recorded earnings of 49 cents per share in the fourth quarter (ended Aug 27, 2016) of fiscal 2016, 14% higher than 43 cents earned in the prior-year quarter. Also, the figure was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Net income increased to $13.1 million from $11.7 million in the year-ago quarter.

Revenues for the quarter rose 4.9% to $263.3 million from $251 million in the prior-year quarter. Moreover, the figure outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $252 million. The year-over-year improvement in the top line was driven by higher shipments of motorized units and towables. Meanwhile, revenues were negatively affected by the company’s decision to stop selling aluminum extrusions.

Unit shipments in the towables segment surged 57.5% while that of motorhomes increased 3% year over year.

Operating profit for the reported quarter rose to $18.9 million from $16.9 million in the prior-year quarter. Gross profit improved to $31.9 million or 12.1% of sales from $28.1 million or 11.2% of sales a year ago. The year-over-year increase in gross margin was backed by lower raw material costs related to Winnebago’s strategic sourcing initiative. Gross margin also benefited from a favorable product mix and lower warranty expense.

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